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Labour Youth Statement on SDLP Partnership with Fianna Fáil

Labour Youth have condemned the new partnership agreement between the SDLP and Fianna Fáil and called for a new Northern Ireland Labour Party to be formed. Speaking on the matter, Chair of Labour Youth Patrick Ahern said: “It is deeply disappointing to see the SDLP entering a partnership agreement with Fianna Fáil not only because…

Labour Youth
13 February 2019

It is time to bring back Operation Freeflow

Labour Transport spokesperson, Senator Kevin Humphreys has said that the report from Inrix today shows once again the urgent need for the reinstatement of Operation Freeflow. It is estimated that Dublin motorists spent an average of 246 hours in their cars in 2018. The reintroduction of Operation Free flow as a year-round project is needed…

Labour Admin

13 February 2019

Gov must confirm what health projects they have paused

Labour Party Health spokesperson, Alan Kelly TD, has urged the Ministers for Health and Public Expenditure to outline exactly what Health projects are going to be delayed because of the overrun in the National Children’s Hospital.  Deputy Kelly said:  “Paschal Donohoe today announced that €99 million will be taken out of funds already allocated to…

12 February 2019

Was Attorney General consulted on new tender price for Children’s Hospital?

At the Order of Business in the Dáil today, Labour Party Leader Brendan Howlin questioned the Taoiseach as to whether the revised tender price for the main build of the National Children’s Hospital, as approved by the Cabinet before Christmas was considered by the Attorney General to be compliant with EU procurement directives. Deputy Howlin…

Labour Admin

12 February 2019

North County Dublin has waited long enough for Metrolink

Labour Deputy for Dublin Fingal, Brendan Ryan TD today raised with the Minister for Transport the need for the Metrolink development to be fast-tracked. Deputy Ryan raised the urgent need for an affordable light rail for North County Dublin. The Northside has waiting long enough to be served by a light rail line comparable to…

Labour Admin

12 February 2019

Labour to select Sligo Strandhill candidate – Tuesday 8pm SIPTU offices

The Labour Party in Sligo will on Tuesday night at 8pm meet at SIPTU offices in Hanson Retail Park, to select our candidate for the Sligo-Strandhill local electoral area. Labour will select one candidate to run in the six seat ward in the upcoming local elections in May. Labour Party Leader Brendan Howlin will attend….

Labour Trade Unionists
12 February 2019

New Rules Around Social Housing A Heartless And Cynical Move

Labour Housing Spokesperson Jan O’Sullivan has described the decision by Minister Eoghan Murphy to move homeless families off the housing list for five years if they turn down unsuitable accommodation as ‘heartless and cynical’. Deputy O’Sullivan said: “This decision shows the blatant lack of understanding that Minister Murphy has when it comes to the real difficulties facing homeless families….

Labour Admin

12 February 2019

Pharma & tech firms have an obligation to promote STEM to young Irish girls

On International Day of Women in Science, Labour Party Education spokesperson, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, has said that the many STEM focused multinationals based in Ireland have an obligation to promote STEM subjects to young girls in Irish schools. Senator Ó Ríordáin said: “We know that young Irish girls struggle with their confidence when it comes…

11 February 2019

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